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enGetting to know the First Lady of CIUhttp://www.ciu.edu/newsstory/getting-know-first-lady-ciu
<div class="field field-name-field-news-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="http://www.ciu.edu/sites/default/files/Wives-Fellowship-Debbie-Smith-%28for-Web%29.jpg" width="750" height="641" alt="Debbie Smith shares her thoughts at the Wives Fellowship. " title="CIU First Lady Debbie Smith, wife of President Dr. Mark Smith " /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p align="center">Wives Fellowship Welcomes Debbie Smith</p><p align="center">By Naomi Balk, CIU Student Writer</p><p align="center"> </p><p>Debbie Smith says if she could teach one class at Columbia International University it would be “Hospitality.”</p></div></div></div>Thu, 12 Oct 2017 14:45:00 +0000bob.holmes1061161 at http://www.ciu.edu“Hooping” and Holleringhttp://www.ciu.edu/newsstory/hooping-and-hollering
<div class="field field-name-field-news-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="http://www.ciu.edu/sites/default/files/Moore-Madness-Musical-Chairs-%28for-web%29.jpg" width="870" height="420" alt="Musical basketball chairs. " title="CIU students compete in a game of musical basketball chairs." /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p align="center">Basketball Teams Hold School-Wide Athletic Event</p><p align="center">By Michael A. Lanier</p><p>The 2017-2018 CIU men’s and women’s basketball teams were introduced with a little madness —Moore Madness — a fun October event for students, faculty and staff in the Moore Fitness Center. </p><p>It was a night of food and fun competitions with a basketball theme.</p><p>“I think this is a really cool event, and I'm glad that I came,” said freshman Jaelyn Rodriguez-Laureano.</p></div></div></div>Fri, 06 Oct 2017 21:03:25 +0000bob.holmes1061146 at http://www.ciu.eduRibbon Cut on Business and Entrepreneurship Centerhttp://www.ciu.edu/newsstory/ribbon-cut-business-and-entrepreneurship-center
<div class="field field-name-field-news-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="http://www.ciu.edu/sites/default/files/Cook-Center-Ribbon-Cutting-%28for-web%29.jpg" width="750" height="500" alt="Cutting the ribbon at the John R. Cook Jr. Business and Entrepreneurship Center" title="Cutting the ribbon (left to right): CIU Community Ambassador Randy Halfacre, CIU Board Chairman Doug Rutt, Chancellor Dr. Bill Jones, Trustee Lynn Cook, Business Program Director Dr. Scott Adams, President Dr. Mark Smith (Photo by Mary Ellen Abbott)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p align="center">By Bob Holmes and Naomi Balk</p><p>The <a href="http://www.ciu.edu/academics/undergraduate-majors-and-programs/majors/business-organizational-leadership">Business &amp; Organizational Leadership</a> program at Columbia International University got a big boost on Oct. 6 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new <a href="http://www.ciu.edu/campus-life/career-experience/launch">John R. Cook Jr. Business and Entrepreneurship Center.</a></p></div></div></div>Fri, 06 Oct 2017 16:08:37 +0000bob.holmes1061066 at http://www.ciu.eduPraying for Las Vegas http://www.ciu.edu/newsstory/praying-las-vegas
<div class="field field-name-field-news-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="http://www.ciu.edu/sites/default/files/Flag-at-half-staff-%28for-web%29.jpg" width="750" height="1125" alt="CIU flags at half staff " title="The CIU flags fly at half staff by presidential proclamation as a mark of respect for the victims of the Las Vegas shooting." /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>How are you praying for those affected by the mass shooting in Las Vegas? In a statement, President Donald Trump said, “To the families of the victims: We are praying for you and we are here for you, and we ask God to help see you through this very dark period.”</p><p>So, what are you praying? Columbia International University professors were asked about their prayers for Las Vegas.</p><p><strong><a href="http://www.ciu.edu/discover-ciu/who-we-are/faculty-staff/kevin-mcwilliams">Dr. Kevin McWilliams</a>, Bible Studies Professor:</strong></p></div></div></div>Tue, 03 Oct 2017 14:31:04 +0000bob.holmes1061036 at http://www.ciu.edu Former Krispy Kreme CEO to Speak, Attend Ribbon Cutting at CIUhttp://www.ciu.edu/newsstory/former-krispy-kreme-ceo-speak-attend-ribbon-cutting-ciu
<div class="field field-name-field-news-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="http://www.ciu.edu/sites/default/files/James%20Morgan.jpg" width="500" height="700" alt="James Morgan " title="Former Krispy Kreme CEO James Morgan to speak at CIU. " /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p align="center"><strong>James Morgan to help celebrate the opening of the new John R. Cook Jr. Business and Entrepreneurship Center </strong></p><p>The “Hot Now” sign will be bright on the campus of Columbia International University (CIU) when former Krispy Kreme executive James Morgan speaks to the student body and attends the ribbon cutting ceremony of CIU’s new John R. Cook Jr. Business and Entrepreneurship Center, Oct. 5 at 11 a.m.</p></div></div></div>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 19:43:34 +0000bob.holmes1061026 at http://www.ciu.eduCIU Sets Record for Blood Donationhttp://www.ciu.edu/newsstory/ciu-sets-record-blood-donation
<div class="field field-name-field-news-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="http://www.ciu.edu/sites/default/files/Blood-Beyer-with-Student-%28for-web%29.jpg" width="750" height="674" alt="Dr. Bryan Beyer with Ingrid Peterson. " title="Dr. Bryan Beyer with freshman Ingrid Peterson. (Photo by Alicia Heatherly, CIU student photographer)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p align="center"><strong>By Michael A. Lanier</strong></p><p align="center"><strong>CIU Student Writer</strong></p><p>The annual <a href="http://www.redcross.org/local/south-carolina/locations/central-sc">American Red Cross</a> blood donation day at Columbia International University was record-setting. A total of 60 units was donated Sept. 25, breaking the old CIU record of 51 units set in 2012.</p><p>A steady stream of students, faculty, and staff lined up in the Rossi Student Center from morning until evening including sophomore Abigail Alfaro.</p></div></div></div>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 17:51:05 +0000bob.holmes1061021 at http://www.ciu.edu“Launch” Program Reaching Out to the Business Communityhttp://www.ciu.edu/newsstory/launch-program-reaching-out-business-community
<div class="field field-name-field-news-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="http://www.ciu.edu/sites/default/files/Launch-%28for-web%29.jpg" width="500" height="498" alt="Entrepreneurs at a CIU Launch event. " title="Columbia area entrepreneurs sharing ideas at CIU&#039;s &quot;Grow Your Business&quot; event last spring. " /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The outreach of the Columbia International University <a href="http://www.ciu.edu/academics/undergraduate-majors-and-programs/majors/business-organizational-leadership">Business &amp; Organizational Leadership Program</a> is getting the attention of the business community in the Columbia area. Of special interest is “Launch,” a cutting-edge resource facility assisting area businesses and ministries, while offering students vocational training beyond the classroom.</p></div></div></div>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 18:26:18 +0000bob.holmes1060976 at http://www.ciu.eduAnnual Christian Life Conference focuses on Prayer, Life of Gideonhttp://www.ciu.edu/newsstory/annual-christian-life-conference-focuses-prayer-life-gideon
<div class="field field-name-field-news-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="http://www.ciu.edu/sites/default/files/CLC-Pastor-Womack%28forweb%29.jpg" width="500" height="750" alt="Pastor James Womack " title="Christian Life Conference speaker Pastor James Womack of Destiny Church in Fort Worth, Texas (Photo by Mary Ellen Abbott, CIU student photographer)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p align="center">Michael A. Lanier and Bob Holmes</p><p>Columbia International University’s annual Christian Life Conference was cut short this year by Hurricane Irma. But students were still impacted by the heartfelt prayers of new <a href="http://www.ciu.edu/about-ciu/faculty-and-administration">CIU President Mark Smith</a> and two days of messages from <a href="http://discoverdestiny.org/team/pastor-james-r-womack/">Pastor James Womack</a> of Destiny Church in Fort Worth, Texas. </p></div></div></div>Mon, 18 Sep 2017 20:37:36 +0000bob.holmes1060971 at http://www.ciu.eduAnd They're Off! CIU Begins House Collective with Kickoff Eventhttp://www.ciu.edu/newsstory/and-theyre-ciu-begins-house-collective-kickoff-event
<div class="field field-name-field-news-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="http://www.ciu.edu/sites/default/files/throwdown-sap%28forweb%29.jpg" width="870" height="485" alt="The House of Sapientia performs. " title="The House of Sapientia searches for Wisdom. (Photos by Mary Ellen Abbott, CIU student photographer)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p align="center">By Michael A. Lanier</p><p align="center">CIU Student Writer</p><p>The second year of CIU's new <a href="http://www.ciu.edu/campus-life/house-collective">House Collective</a> competition got underway in early September with a time of food, fellowship and fun at the House Kickoff. The main event at the Kickoff was the Throwdown as the six houses performed skits, songs, choreography, and anything else that might win them the most house points from a panel of faculty judges. </p></div></div></div>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 13:48:08 +0000bob.holmes1060936 at http://www.ciu.eduA Postcard Home: What we did during Hurricane Irmahttp://www.ciu.edu/newsstory/postcard-home-what-we-did-during-hurricane-irma
<div class="field field-name-field-news-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="http://www.ciu.edu/sites/default/files/Irma%20Cleanup%20%28for%20web%29.jpg" width="1948" height="2436" alt="Cleaning up after Hurricane Irma" title="Playing &quot;Pick-Up-Sticks.&quot; A group of CIU men clean up the mess Irma left behind. (Photo by Niki McIntosh) " /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>What do you do on a college campus when the outer bands of a large hurricane have enough strength to turn off the lights and cancel classes? You pray and then you make the best of it. </p><p>CIU was closed on Monday and Tuesday Sept. 11 and 12 as the “fingers” of Hurricane Irma knocked out power with a top wind gust of 51 miles per hour.</p><p>The decision was made by the administration on the preceding Thursday to close the following Monday so students could make arrangements to be with family if need be. Power outages brought a second day off.</p></div></div></div>Wed, 13 Sep 2017 19:24:27 +0000bob.holmes1060926 at http://www.ciu.edu